Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, May 26, 2014
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and
the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
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Location: Ketchikan
Case number: AK14037171
Type: Warrant Arrest
Text: On 05/26/14 at approximately 1026 hours, the Alaska State Trooper
s and Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Ketchikan received information that Jason
Simpson, age 30 of Ketchikan, was hiding out at a residence in the 2300 bl
ock of 6th Avenue. Simpson had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for Pe
tition to Revoke Probation from the original charge of Burglary II. Simp
son was arrested at the residence and transported to the Ketchikan Correcti
onal Center with bail set at $10,000.
Author: JMB1
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 12:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 12:34 PM
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Location: Juneau
Case number: AK14036820
Type: Search and Rescue, Missing Person
Text: 05/24/14, 22:14; The Alaska State Troopers received a report that Sharon Buis, 48 yoa of Juneau, had failed to meet a companion that morning for a planned group hike on the Mount Roberts trail with a destination of Hawthorne Peak. Buis's car was located at the parking lot adjacent to the trail head. Volunteer searchers were deployed for a limited search of the immediate trail. The following day, Sunday the 25th, as day light allowed 30 volunteer searchers and search and rescue canines began searching the trail system. The search was expanded to cover the Mount Juneau Trail, Perseverance Trail, and the Granite Creek Trail. The ground search was augmented with use of helicopters with spotters to search the areas not safe for ground searchers due to snow conditions or broken terrain. A USCG helicopter equipped with a FLIR searched into the evening hours. Monday the 26th the search continued with 28 volunteers and search and rescue canine placed in the search area. Helicopters were used to place searcher's into the remote search areas. A helicopter with spotters searched additional areas that could not be safely searched by ground searchers. The search area consists of rugged mountainous terrain with deteriorating snow conditions at higher elevations and thick vegetation at lower elevations. The Alaska State Troopers are working in cooperation with the Juneau Mountain Rescue, SEADOGS, USCG, and the Mount Roberts Tram. The search is continuing.
Author: UTDB0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 3:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 3:12 PM
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Location: Haines
Case Number: AK14037029
Type: Assault 4 / DV
Text: On 05-25-14 at apx. 1535hrs. Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in the Porcupine Crossing area. Investigation showed that Richard S. Woods (64 y/o, of Haines) attempted to enter the residence without permission the current occupant, who blocked the entrance. Woods assaulted her as he physically tried to get past and into the residence. Woods was contacted at his current residence and arrested for Assault 4 at 1735hrs. on 05-25-14. He was remanded to the Haines Jail without incident to await arraignment.
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 3:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 3:18 PM
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Location: Naukati
Case number: AK 14037218
Type: Assault in the third degree (x3)-DV, Assault in the fourth degree(x2)
-DV, Misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree.
Text: On 5/26/14 at approximately 1050 hours, Alaska State Troopers on Prin
ce of Wales Island received a report of an assault involving a firearm that
occurred at a residence just outside of Naukati. The complainants repor
ted that in the early morning hours of 5/25/14 they had been involved in a
verbal altercation with an individual who was renting a room in their home.
The verbal altercation turned into a physical assault, which resulted i
n minor injuries to two of the residents. The suspect then produced a pi
stol and pointed it at the three occupants in the residence. After a bri
ef time, the suspect left the residence on foot without further incident.
Troopers have yet to locate the suspect, and the investigation is ongoi
ng. Alcohol appears to have been a factor in the incident. Anyone
with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Alaska St
ate Troopers Prince of Wales island post at 1-800-754-2918.
Author: BAM0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 4:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 4:28 PM
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Location: Naukati
Case number: AK 14037102
Type: Misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree.
Text: On 5/25/14 at approximately 2155 hours, Alaska State Troopers on Prin
ce of Wales Island received a report of misconduct involving weapons in a c
ommunity just outside of Naukati. The complainant reported that they had b
een involved in a verbal altercation with their neighbor. At some point du
ring the argument, their neighbor produced a firearm and began recklessly f
iring the weapon in the air. The complainant then retreated to their resid
ence and emerged with their own firearm which they then fired into the air.
There were no injuries or property damage involved in the incident, and n
o indication that the weapons were ever pointed at the other party. Alcoho
l did not appear to be a factor in the incident. The investigation is ongo
ing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact
the Alaska State Troopers Prince of Wales island post at 1-800-754-2918.
Author: BAM0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 4:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 4:09 PM
B Detachment
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: AK14037117
Type: Burglary
Text: On 5/2/2014, at about 2226 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Snow Goose Road in Wasilla for a report of a burglary that had occurred. The victim reported someone broke into her home while she was gone and stole several heirloom items and a 99 Ford Ranger pickup. Investigation is ongoing.
Author: JAC0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 7:26 AM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 7:54 AM
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Location: Wasilla
Case number: AK14036859
Type: Minor Consuming Alcohol
Text: On 5/25/2014, at about 0225 hours, Alaska State Troopers conducted
a traffic stop on a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer for inoperable tail lights.
Investigation revealed several juvenile passengers were intoxicated.
Troopers summonsed Geno Giordano, age 19 or Anchorage, Joey Shallo,
Henry Vasquez, age 18 of Anchorage and Reilly Brown, age 19 of Anchorage, f
or Minor Consuming Alcohol, and a 16 year old was also cited for minor cons
uming. Vasquez and Brown were additionally charged with Misconduct Invol
ving a Weapon in the 4th Degree. All were released at the scene.
Author: JAC0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 7:26 AM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 7:55 AM
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Location: Willow
Case number: AK14037076
Type: Probation Violation; MICS 5; False Report
Text: On 05/25/14 at approximately 2000 hours, AST observed a stranded re
d 2002 Jeep Cherokee near mile 81 of the Parks Hwy in Willow and stopped to
render assistance. Investigation revealed an occupant of the vehicle, Krys
tal Iacono age 30 of Fairbanks, was in possession of a controlled substance
and made a false report to AST regarding her identity during the contact.
Iacono was subsequently arrested for the original charges of MICS 5 and Mak
ing a False Report. Iacono was also arrested for Felony Probation Violation
from the original charges of Theft in the First Degree and MICS 4. Iacono
was transported to the MSPT facility in Palmer and held without bail.
Author: LEP0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 11:26 AM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 11:09 AM
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Location: Willow
Case number: AK14037172
Type: Vehicle Theft, Felony DUI, DWLS, MICS6, MIW4
Text: On 05/26/14 at approximately 0919 hours, AST was dispatched to the
report of a vehicle stuck in a driveway at Mile 93.5 of the Parks Highway w
ith a possible intoxicated driver. Investigation determined the vehicle was
stolen from Anchorage on 5/26/14, the operator Ty Stevens, age 33 of Fairb
anks, was impaired and had a previous Felony DUI within the last 10 years,
his driver's license was suspended, he had a small baggie of marijuana and
brass knuckles in his possession. Stevens was transported and remanded to t
he Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility and held on $10,000.00 bail with court approve
d third party.
Author: TES1
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 1:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 1:48 PM
C Detachment...No news reported.
D Detachment
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Location: North Pole
Case number: AK14037101
Type: Violating Conditions of Release
Text: On 5-25-14 at approximately 2143 hours, Alaska State Troopers rece
ived report of a domestic disturbance. Investigation resulted in the arres
t of Devan Stockton, age 19 of North Pole, for Violating Conditions of Rele
ase.
Author: JVR0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 1:26 AM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 1:09 AM
Location: Koyukuk
Case number: AK14037145
Type: Assault IV-DV X 2 and Criminal Mischief 4th
Text: On 5/26/14 Galena AST responded to Koyukuk and arrested John Aloysius, Jr., age 38, of Koyukuk, AK for two counts of Assault in the Fourth Degree and one count of Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree. Aloysius was also arrested on his outstanding warrant for Assault in the Fourth Degree-DV and Interfering with the Report of Domestic Violence. Members of the Fairbanks Rural Unit flew to Koyukuk and transported Aloysius to Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Author: RAN0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 6:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 6:41 PM
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Location: Fairbanks
Incident number: AK14037321
Type: Vehicle theft
Text: On 5-26-14 at about 1720 hours, the Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks received a report of a four-wheeler theft in North Pole. The four-wheeler is a 2006 red and orange Arctic Cat. Investigation is ongoing.
Author: BAC1
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 9:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 9:39 PM
E Detachment
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Location: Ninilchik
Case number: AK14036266
Type: DWLS
Text: On 05-23-14, at 1156 hours, Anchor Point based Alaska State Troopers
conducted a traffic stop on a 2008 Ford F350 on the Sterling Hwy at Deep Cr
eek for a speeding and tint violation. The driver was contacted and iden
tified as Zane J. Millett, age 20, of Anchorage. An investigation reveal
ed Millett was operating the vehicle while his driver's license was suspend
ed for a points system violation. Millett was issued a summons to appear
in court at a later date and released on scene. The Ford was released to
a passenger with a valid license.
Author: PRF0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 8:26 AM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 8:48 AM
Location: Seward
Case number: AK14036833
Type: DWLS
Text: On 05-24-14, at approximately 2325 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation on Herman Leirer Road in Seward. Investigation revealed the operator of the vehicle, Amy Campbell, age 47 of Seward, had a suspended Oregon driver license. Campbell was arrested and for Driving While License Suspended and remanded at the Seward Jail with a $500 bond.
Author: JLM3
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Received Monday, May 26, 2014 1:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 1:40 PM
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Location: Homer
Case number: AK14036425
Type: Death Investigation
Text: On 05/23/2014 at approximately 1834 hours, EMS and the Alaska State
Troopers responded to a residence off the Sterling Highway, in Homer, for
a reported CPR in progress. EMS arrived on scene and pronounced a 61 yea
r old male resident of Homer deceased. Troopers conducted a death invest
igation at the scene. No foul play is expected. The remains were tran
sported to the Homer Hospital where they were released into the custody of
the Kenai Mortuary. Next of kin have not been located.
Author: JBC1
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 1:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 1:51 PM
Location: Seward
Case number: AK14036518
Type: DUI / Refusal
Text: On 05-23-14, at approximately 2240 hours, AST conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation on Salmon Creek Road in Seward. Investigation revealed the operator of the vehicle, Susan Cummings, age 71 of Seward, was impaired by alcohol. Cummings, who has a prior DUI conviction, was arrested and for Driving Under the Influence and remanded at the Seward Jail with no bond.
Author: JLM3
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Received Monday, May 26, 2014 1:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 1:41 PM
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Location: Girdwood
Case number: AK14036948
Type: Harassment 1st
Text: On 5/25/14 at approximately 1218 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to 597 Alyeska Highway for the report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed Joshua Taylor, age 32 Anchorage, smeared blood on the face of a female during an argument. Taylor was arrested for Harassment. Taylor was transported to the Anchorage Jail and held with no bail. Alcohol was a factor.
Author: MAZ0
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Received Monday, May 26, 2014 4:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 4:32 PM
AK Wildlife Troopers
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Location: Aniak
Case number: AK14036892
Type: DUI and Probation violation
Text: On 05/25/14 at approximately 0759hrs, Alaska Wildlife Troopers from
Aniak conducted a traffic stop on a four wheeler that was observed speeding
on Airport road in Aniak. The driver was identified as Arliss Simeon, age
27 of Aniak. Investigation revealed that Simeon had been operating the four
wheeler under the influence of alcohol in violation of her probation. She
was subsequently arrested and remanded to YKCC for DUI and the Probation vi
olation.
Author: TDA0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 10:26 AM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 10:21 AM
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Location: Palmer
Case Number: AK14037109
Type: Discharging firearms in a prohibited area.
Text: On 5-25-14, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Palmer Post, cited Magnus Peder
sen age 18 from Anchorage, for discharging firearms in the Knik Public Use
area near Jim Creek located off the Old Glenn Highway in the Butte. Magnus
was issued a $85.00 citation with an optional Palmer court appearance.
Author: MJP2
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 12:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 12:53 PM
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Location: Palmer
Case Number: AK14037185
Type: Discharging firearms in a prohibited area.
Text: On 5-25-14, Alaska Wildlife Troopers Palmer Post, cited Nathan C.
Lamb, 20yoa from Anchorage, for discharging a firearm in the Knik Public Us
e area near Jim Creek located off the Old Glenn Highway in the Butte. La
mb was issued a $85.00 citation with an optional Palmer court appearance.
Author: BWJ9
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 12:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 12:57 PM
AK Bureau of Investigation
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Location: Sheep Creek
Case number: AK14037148
Type: Attempted Murder/Gunfire
Text: On 05/26/14 at approximately 0136 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a shooting at the Sheep Creek Campground. Palmer and Talkeetna patrol troopers were dispatched to the campground. Troopers were advised there had been gunfire during the day in the campground area. There was a confrontation between several campers about the gunfire. It was reported that a male camper confronted a second camper and produced a firearm. Troopers were advised camper number one, a 27 year old male, shot camper number two, a 31 year old male. A third camper, a 29 year old male, produced a firearm and shot camper number one. Camper number one and number two sustained life threatening injuries and have been medi-flighted from the scene to Anchorage area hospitals. Camper number three has been detained on scene. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor. Investigation is ongoing.
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 1:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 1:23 PM
Headquarters...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol
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Location: Anchor Point
Case number: AK14036697
Type: NVOL
Text: On 5/24/2014 at approximately 1634 hours, the Alaska Bureau of Highway Patrol, Kenai Peninsula Team stopped a brown 1995 Dodge van for an equipment violation near milepost 156 Sterling Highway. Tracy Anne Stroup, age 38 of Anchor Point, was identified as the driver. Investigation revealed she had no valid operator's license. She was issued a misdemeanor citation for No Valid Operator's License.
Author: MJW0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 1:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 1:13 PM
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Location: Ninilchik
Case number: AK14036396
Type: DWLS
Text: On 5/23/2014 at approximately 1710 hours, the Alaska Bureau of Highway Patrol, Kenai Peninsula Team stopped a red 1994 Jeep on the Sterling Highway in Ninilchik. Ricky Del Sherbahn, age 43 of Ninilchik, was identified as the driver. Investigation revealed Sherbahn's Tennessee driver's license was suspended. He was issued a misdemeanor citation for Driving While License Suspended.
Author: MJW0
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 1:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 1:13 PM
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Location: Mile 105 Sterling Highway
Case number: AK14037108
Type: DUI, Refusal, MICS 6
Text: On 5-25-14 at 2138 hours, the Bureau of Highway Patrol, Kenai Peninsu
la team responded to a report of a REDDI. The vehicle was described as a
1988 Chevrolet Blazer and was located near mile 105 of the Sterling Highwa
y. The driver was identified as Russell R. Renfro, 48 YOA of Anchorage.
Investigation revealed Renfro was driving under the influence and was in po
ssession of marijuana. Renfro was arrested for DUI and MICS 6 and he refuse
d to provide a sample of his breath on the Datamaster. Renfro was remanded
for DUI, Refusal and MICS 6 to Wildwood Pretrial Facility where he was held
without bail due to this being his second DUI offense within the last 10 y
ears.
Author: JAW4
Received Monday, May 26, 2014 6:26 PM and posted Monday, May 26, 2014 6:28 PM
AK Bureau of Judicial Services...No news reported.
AK Div of Fire and Life Safety...No news reported.
End of Dispatch